John Pesutto has declared the divisive saga over ousted MP Moira Deeming to be over, but many MPs, Liberal members and donors remain frustrated.
In the wake of the drawn vote to re-admit exiled MP Moira Deeming to the Victorian Liberal Parliamentary party room , embattled leader John Pesutto declared the issue was done and dusted.If that's accurate, Christmas wishes can come true.
The most frustrating issue for many MPs who want to focus on the Allan Labor Government, is a well-founded fear that the agitators will not stop."This is an unprincipled campaign of terror,'' another senior MP said. "It's not really about Moira anymore. It never really was."The problem for Mr Pesutto is that nearly half the party room disagrees with him on the future of Ms Deeming. .
He's on the hook for $315,000 in damages and hundreds of thousands — probably millions more — in legal costs.It was total legal defeat, and it's likely more pain will come.Those that want Ms Deeming to return have openly questioned Mr Pesutto's integrity for failing to reinstall the exiled MP after her convincing court victory.
Those supporters are shell-shocked that the Friday vote was locked 14-14. They believed they had a bigger buffer which has many worried.Members and donors are frustrated. Many want Ms Deeming back, while others believe Mr Pesutto's ham-fisted banishment of the outspoken MP was well intended.The plan was designed to send a message to Victorians that he would lead a sensible opposition not focused on issues such as trans rights.On all the key metrics he's doing well.
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